Archive for January, 2010

New faces in new places for Cup Series season

It’s a fact that stability and consistency lead to success at the Sprint Cup Series level. What Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick Motorsports team have achieved by winning championships the past four years proves that.

Tentative plans set for spoiler test at Talladega

NASCAR has tentatively added a third test of the spoiler on the Sprint Cup Series car, this one set for the sport’s biggest track.

1/29 :: More items added to auction site

A helmet signed by 22 Indianapolis 500 winners is among the unique new items added recently to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway eBay auctions to benefit American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti, which already have raised more than $8,400.

Indy winners who signed the helmet include Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, A.J. Foyt, Gordon Johncock, Buddy Lazier, Arie Luyendyk, Rick Mears, Bobby Rahal, Jim Rathmann, Buddy Rice, Johnny Rutherford, Tom Sneva, Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Bobby Unser, Dan Wheldon and more.

“What a great piece of history,” Dixon said. “I’m not sure anything like this helmet exists today. I hope it will bring in a big number, as the proceeds will definitely be going toward a very worthy cause.”

All proceeds from the eBay auction of racing memorabilia, which began Jan. 15, are being donated to Red Cross relief efforts for the devastating earthquake Jan. 12. Items are designated as part of the Haiti relief program. CLICK HERE for the auction site.

More items are arriving from race teams and competitors from around the world and being added to the auction regularly. Check the auction site daily for updates.

Some of the exciting items added to the auctions between Jan. 23-29:

• ABC Supply helmet visor and ABC Supply diecast car signed by four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt
• Andretti “Racing Line” poster signed by 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti and Jeff Andretti
• Race-worn camouflage gloves and shoes signed by 2005 Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon
• Promotional standup of IZOD IndyCar Series star Sarah Fisher, signed by Fisher
• 1973 Indianapolis 500 qualifying photo of Bill Vukovich Jr., signed by Vukovich

RAC Patrols’ Ice Breaker with Stranded London Cabbie

RAC took more than half a million calls and handled 300,000 call-outs during the recent cold snap. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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Roth IRA Conversion Seminars Being Held in Troy, Michigan

Julius Giarmarco, J.D., LL.M., Chair of the Estate Planning Group of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., Troy, Michigan (www.disinherit-irs.com), is pleased to announce two continuing professional education seminars on Roth IRA conversions. These courses, "Roth IRA Conversion Basics" and "Understanding Roth IRA Conversions", will be taught by Salvatore J. LaMendola, J.D., CPA. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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Research from Post Office Car Insurance Reveals Drivers Ignore Vehicle Problems to Save Money

Some 28 per cent of drivers risk invalidating their car insurance policy due to cost-cutting. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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Technological Challenges Loom for Auto Repair Shops

Auto repair shops work on smarter cars, but with fewer tools and technology to fix them say Greulich's Automotive (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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All-New E-Class Cabriolet Coming to Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

Latest E-Class Model Landing At Long Beach Dealership In May. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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Popular Science Honors 2009 BMW 7 Series

Irvine BMW proud vendor of most advanced luxury sedan yet. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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Mongoose Metrics Partners with SEO/SEM Expert Alan K’necht To Address Webtrends™ 2010 Engage Conference About Call Tracking

More than 500 attendees will have the opportunity to hear Alan K’necht speak about “Tracking Offline Conversions” (Call Tracking) at Webtrends 2010 Engage Conference in New Orleans, La. on Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)


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